Jake Paul fights UFC icon Anderson Silva in a large crossover primary occasion in Glendale, Arizona tonight. It’s 10 months since we final noticed the polarising YouTuber-turned-boxer in motion, when he emphatically knocked out Tyron Woodley in a rematch after his proposed showdown with Tommy Fury fell by way of.
A scheduled assembly with Hasim Rahman Jr was additionally known as off, however now ‘The Drawback Baby’ is lastly again within the ring. He’s prone to face his hardest take a look at so far in opposition to a real MMA legend in Silva, who, whereas virtually 50 now, was one of many UFC’s best strikers and longest-reigning champions and has 4 skilled boxing bouts to his identify.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Tito Ortiz have each been defeated by ‘The Spider’, who will probably be desperate to proceed that profitable streak right here and put an enormous dent in Paul’s ambitions within the course of. An intriguing undercard additionally contained the likes of former NFL working again Le’Veon Bell and different YouTube stars resembling Physician Mike Varshavski, who each misplaced on their professional debuts.
Boxing schedule and outcomes
Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva
Ashton Sylve bt Braulio Rodriguez
Alexandro Santiago bt Antonio Nieves
Uriah Corridor bt Le’Veon Bell
Chris Avila bt Mikhail ‘Physician Mike’ Varshavski
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Jake Paul: It’s time for battle
A reminder of Jake Paul’s phrases after tapping into his alter-ego ‘The Drawback Baby’ at yesterday’s weigh-in after every week of pleasantries and respectful exchanges.
“I stated it’s my technology,” he stated. “It’s my time. To be a legend, you’ve acquired to beat a legend. It’s time for battle. I requested him if he’s prepared.
“It’s been good, good, good. It’s been candy, candy, candy. I respect that man. However he’s attempting to take the meals off my plate. He’s attempting to cease my run.
“And tomorrow, guess what? I’m f***ing him up! I’m f***ing him up! I’m f***ing him up!”
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This received’t be one to overlook.
That unimaginable one-punch stoppage was formally clocked at one minute and one second of spherical primary.
Keep in mind the identify Ashton Sylve, people. You’ll be listening to it much more in future, I’m positive.
The uppercut didn’t really land from Sylve, it was a shuddering left hook that landed flush on the jaw that did the harm.
Rodriguez was really on the offensive out of the gate, trying to commerce after an odd pirouette that adopted the opening bell.
His first battle for 3 years lasts mere seconds.
Tremendous anticipation and counter-punching from ‘H20’.
Sylve stops Rodriguez in first spherical
Rodriguez continues to be extremely unsteady after the battle is waved off.
That should have been some shot. The replay hasn’t been on but, however it appeared like an uppercut.
Sylve is completely dynamite. He solely graduated highschool earlier this yr!
Sylve vs Rodriguez
Spherical 1
Rodriguez is down after solely 40 seconds!
He will get snapped with a fierce uppercut and hits the canvas.
He beats the ring in frustration and tries to rise up, however he’s in every single place and may’t beat the depend!
Wow. Wow. Wow. This child is a star.
Sylve vs Rodriguez
Right here we go!
One other knockout so as to add to Sylve’s rising resume?
Or can the skilled Rodriguez dampen the hype?
Let’s discover out…
Sylve vs Rodriguez
Two very uncommon ring entrances earlier than this co-main occasion!
The chilled out Rodriguez walks to the ring to the sound of some very uncommon boxing music, gradual and relaxed.
In the meantime, Sylve will get within the fancy costume spirit for Halloween, making his approach to the center in a Minions costume.
Sylve vs Rodriguez
All seven of teenage sensation Sylve’s professional wins have come by way of stoppage, together with early knockouts of Aldimar Silva and Giovanny Gutierrez already this yr.
The much more skilled Rodriguez is 20-4 however has not fought since 2019, when Jorge Luis Torres was disqualified within the first spherical.
The Dominican has misplaced three of his final 4, going 5 rounds with Ryan Garcia again in 2018.
Sylve vs Rodriguez subsequent
Simply the chief assist act to return now earlier than tonight’s large primary occasion!
Subsequent we see Jake Paul prodigy, thrilling 7-0 super-featherweight prospect Ashton Sylve, who’s simply 18.
He takes on veteran brawler Braulio ‘El Chavo’ Rodriguez in essentially the most tough take a look at of his fledgling profession so far.
Rodriguez, although, has not fought since 2019.
